Spotting a Tsunami Quick Questions

8 Before a tsunami strikes, eagle-eyed scientists can spot

1. Find and copy two ways that the author tells the
19 a few warning signs which may help to save lives. An
reader to act quickly if they spot a tsunami.
28 earthquake can be a warning of a tsunami; tsunamis
39 can cause the ground near the coast to shake for more
50 than twenty seconds at a time and may cause the ocean
60 to pull backwards, leaving bare sand where the sea used
71 to be. There may also be loud, booming noises with no
81 apparent cause. However, it is not just humans who can 2. What are two warning signs that a tsunami
92 take notice of these warning signs. Around the time that a could be about to strike?
102 tsunami is about to strike, animals can be seen behaving
109 strangely or beginning to leave the area.

119 If any of these signs are spotted, you must immediately

129 move away from coastal areas. Make your way to higher
138 ground as quickly as you can – do not stop. 3. Why might someone be tempted to stop on their
way to higher ground?

4. Who do you think that this information is for?

Explain your answer.

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 Spotting a Tsunami
8 Before a tsunami strikes, eagle-eyed scientists can spot
19 a few warning signs which may help to save lives. An
28 earthquake can be a warning of a tsunami; tsunamis
39 can cause the ground near the coast to shake for more
50 than twenty seconds at a time and may cause the ocean
60 to pull backwards, leaving bare sand where the sea used
71 to be. There may also be loud, booming noises with no
apparent cause. However, it is not just humans who can
81
92 take notice of these warning signs. Around the time that a
102 tsunami is about to strike, animals can be seen behaving
109 strangely or beginning to leave the area.
119 If any of these signs are spotted, you must immediately
129 move away from coastal areas. Make your way to higher
138 ground as quickly as you can – do not stop.
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Answers
1. Find and copy two ways that the author tells the
reader to act quickly if they spot a tsunami.
Accept two of: ‘immediately move away’,
‘as quickly as you can’ and ‘do not stop’, or
variations thereof.
2. What are two warning signs that a tsunami
could be about to strike?
Accept any two signs mentioned
within the text such as an earthquake,
animals behaving strangely, booming
noises and the water receding.
3. Why might someone be tempted to stop on their
way to higher ground?
Accept any reasonable inference, such as
‘to collect their belongings’, ‘to gather
supplies’ or ‘to warn other people’.
4. Who do you think that this information is for?
Explain your answer.
Accept any reasonable audience, such as
‘people who live by the beach’ provided
that a justification is given, such as ‘to
warn them of signs to look out for’.
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